Useful resources

Useful resources for learning about pain and pain management.

Disclaimer

The information listed below was accurate at the time it was added to this website. We are unable to take responsibility for any changes to the groups or classes that may occur. The resources made available on this website are intended to provide advice and are for your information only. Please take care when engaging in a new form of exercise and follow any advice you have received from a healthcare professional. If you are planning on attending a gym or exercise group in the community, we would advise that you discuss any concerns you have with a personal trainer or instructor. Exercise sessions can be adapted to meet your individual needs. If you are following a pre-recorded exercise class, we would advise that you watch the video first to ensure it is suitable for you. When engaging in any form of exercise or activity, start off lightly, listen to your body and remember to utilise your pacing skills.

Lancashire Community Transport

We understand that transport can prevent you from accessing many of the groups and services that are available in the community. The Dial-a-ride and Community Cars services are for people who may not be able to access public transport. If you are interested in attending a gym, exercise group or social event, Lancashire Community Transport may be able to support you.

The following information includes a selection of online and face to face exercise and activity groups within Preston and Chorley:

Online

We are Undefeatable - a useful website with a range of information to support you to introduce exercise and activity into your routine.
NHS Fitness Studio - 23 instructor led exercise videos covering; pilates, yoga, aerobic, strength and resistance. Each video ranges for 10 – 45 minutes long. Each exercise session has been developed following the recommended guidelines for weekly physical activity.
Pilates and Yoga – includes exercises for beginners, back pain and arthritis.
Aerobic exercises – includes videos for beginners.
Strength and resistance
ESCAPE Pain Online - ESCAPE pain is free resource produced in the NHS by the Health Innovation Network and Salaso Solution Ltd. It is a web-based version of the ESCAPE-pain app. It is freely available to anyone but it is particularly useful for people who are unable to attend a face to face class. Structured education and exercise programme of 12 sessions over six weeks. There are two compulsory sessions per week and they are a combination of education and exercise. You can acess this on a smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Elevate Physiotherapy - Online Physiotherapist led Pilates. First class free and delivered on Zoom. Classes are recorded and will be available for 7 days.
Cost: From £4.50 per class based on 2 classes per week.

Groups in Preston

S.M.I.L.E - Self-help support group for people living with persistent pain. They hold weekly meetings on a Wednesday 9:30am to 12pm which offer the opportunity to engage in activities, exercise, social events or time to just sit and chat with others. You can email them on admin@smilepreston.co.uk. Ingol Methodist Church, Tag Lane, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3XA
Mandala Preston - Mandala Yoga and Wellbeing – Classes include; SoundBath meditation, arts, crafts, chill-outs, bollywood dance and drum for joy.7

Exercise and Activity in Chorley

Information regarding community groups and exercise advice can be found on the following pages;

Gyms in Preston and Chorley

Pure Gym – Offers various classes, memberships and access to a personal trainer. Classes include; Stretch Tuesday 7:15am and Fridays 6:15pm, Wellness Workshop Wednesday 11am and 2pm, mobility and flexibility tuesday 8pm, circuit classes (high energy and fast paced) several times per week. Cost: Day passes - £7.99 & Monthly passes – from £16.99. Location: Unit 2 & 3, North Road Retail Park, Preston, PR1 1NQ.
Gym Works - Offers various classes, memberships and access to a personal trainer. Classes include; Yoga – Tuesdays 7pm-8pm & Friday 10:30am – 11:30am, Pilates – Thursday 6:45pm – 7:30pm Preston Location: 1 Pittman Way, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9ZD Chorley Location: Euxton Lane, Euxton, Chorely, PR7 6TE

Swimming in Preston

West View Better Health Leisure Centre - Offer a variety of swimming classes including a women only swimming group.
Fulwood Leisure Centre - Six lane swimming pool offering sessions for all ages and abilities.

Swimming and sports centres in Chorley

Chorley Leisure Centre - Multicentre membership which includes gym, swimming and classes across all the below venues.
Cost: Flexi contract - £36 per month, 12 month contract - £32 per month, annual £320 per year.
Clayton Green Sports Centre
West Way Sports Hub

Weight management

FIT Fans and Weight Management Provision - A free 12 week programme delivered at Deepdale with various classroom workshops including; nutritional and exercise advice and exercise sessions. Programme is open to men and women aged 35 – 65 with a BMI over 28, for men who have a waist over 38 inches and women with a waist of more than 31 inches. Also offer a wide range of tailored weight management services for adults of all ages including services in community centres such as; Sahara Women’s Centre in Fishwick and the Guild Lodge Medium Secure Mental Health Unit in Goosnargh.

BBC news article: Chronic pain: The ‘unbearable’ condition affecting one in four
BBC iPlayer episode: A Life of Pain
Perimenopause, menopause and pain information and advice
Pain Toolkit offers a range of useful resources to support you with pain self-management
Live Well with Pain offers a range of knowledge, skills, tools and resources
My Live Well With Pain, Living Well Despite Your Pain - created by specialists in persistent pain providing resources to support you to live well despite pain. This is a sister site to Live Well with Pain with free access to videos and booklets
Tame the Beast – Rethinking persistent pain
Pain Concern - a charity working to support and inform people with pain and those who care for them. Includes a helpline and information leaflets on different aspects of pain
Action on Pain - provides support and advice to people affected by persistent pain
Flippin' Pain - changing the way we think and manage persistent pain. Includes a range of useful resources, real stories and myth busting information
Retrain Pain Foundation - short educational resources to support your understanding of pain and self-management strategies
Managing your pain, The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy - resources to support managing your pain, put together by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Understanding Persistent Pain Booklet.pdf - how to turn down the volume on persistent pain
Pain Concern: A guide for getting a better night’s sleep

Support in Preston and Chorley

Please see the information below which includes links to a selection of practical support you can access in Preston and Chorley. This is not an exhaustive list and the information was accurate at the time of adding to this webpage. Resources are reviewed regularly and this webpage will be updated accordingly.